andrushkiwt
Well-known member
Alright, I've been thinking about starting this thread for awhile, so might as well go for it.
What are your prime examples of songs/albums for reference when mixing (assuming you have any). If not, then, in general, what are your most highly regarded tracks/albums as far as mixing. If there is something specific about that track, please state it. For example, although I'll never be able to reproduce in my environment, Thirty Seconds to Mars has a great "wall of sound" that I would try to match, if I could:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j73g8JMHOA
I notice how clear the bass lays under everything. Just a perfect spot for it to sit. It's my ideal bass tone and one I'm kind of chasing, I think. Notice all the sibilance on the vocal? It's very breathy too - it was recorded with a Rode NT1A, per the mixing engineer. Makes sense. It's a very close, intimate vocal, but smooth and not the slightest bit harsh. I really think this album sounds amazing, regardless if you like the band or their music.
I could have named this thread "best mixed albums", but I wanted to keep the topic on what you actually use or would use as a reference.
What are your prime examples of songs/albums for reference when mixing (assuming you have any). If not, then, in general, what are your most highly regarded tracks/albums as far as mixing. If there is something specific about that track, please state it. For example, although I'll never be able to reproduce in my environment, Thirty Seconds to Mars has a great "wall of sound" that I would try to match, if I could:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j73g8JMHOA
I notice how clear the bass lays under everything. Just a perfect spot for it to sit. It's my ideal bass tone and one I'm kind of chasing, I think. Notice all the sibilance on the vocal? It's very breathy too - it was recorded with a Rode NT1A, per the mixing engineer. Makes sense. It's a very close, intimate vocal, but smooth and not the slightest bit harsh. I really think this album sounds amazing, regardless if you like the band or their music.
I could have named this thread "best mixed albums", but I wanted to keep the topic on what you actually use or would use as a reference.